Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
2018 Jan;61(1):47-51. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2016.16635.
A Case of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans was Misdiagnosed as Keloid of the Anterior Neck
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- 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea. lesaby@hanmail.net
- 2Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea.
- KMID: 2436425
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2016.16635
Abstract
- Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a rare type of cancer, a soft tissue sarcoma that develops in the deep layers of skin. It is a locally aggressive tumor with a high recurrence rate but the metastasis rarely occurs. The first sign of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is often a small bump on the skin. It may resemble a deep-seated pimple of rough patch of skin. The tumor typically grows slowly and can become a raised nodule. Therefore, it is likely to be misdiagnosed as keloid, basal cell carcinoma and scleroderma. We recently experienced a case of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in a 63-year-old man, who presented with anterior lower neck mass. We present this case with a review of the literature.
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